WSJ House of the Week: And the Winner Is…

5/6/2013 12:39PM

A former inn and restaurant converted into a private home with water views, and a contemporary home alongside an observatory are just two homes in the running for House of the Week. Stefanos Chen joins Lunch Break with a look at the contenders and to unveil the winner. Photo: Kathleen Yamauchi Group Real Estate.

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